Showing posts with label PERM. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PERM. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Indian Immigrants Dominated PERM
In the first half year of 2008, 24,300 PERMs were granted. Applicants came from 150 countries and regions, but Indians dominated the pool with 8127 approved cases, followed by Chinese 1809, Korean 1654, Filipinos 1631, Mexican 1461, Canadian 1340.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Indian Labors Out Numbered and Out Paid Chinese Workers
According to numbers released by the Labor Department, 85,000 PERM were issued to applicants from 176 countries and areas in FY2007, among which 55,214 are H-1B type visa intended for solving the shortage of high-skilled workers, mostly in the Informational Technology field.
Comparing the top 2 populations in high-tech immigrants. Chinese are better trained (4 times PhD owners over Indian), doing advanced work (much higher EB2/EB3 ratio), but paid much less. For Chinese, there are much to learn besides work skills.
PERM is an abbreviation of Permanent Employment Certification. Category EB2 type visa is issued to applicants holding advanced skills or graduate degrees, while EB3 for normal workers.
| Indian | Chinese | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Number | 24573 | 6846 |
| Average Salary | $75,646 | $63,585 |
Comparing the top 2 populations in high-tech immigrants. Chinese are better trained (4 times PhD owners over Indian), doing advanced work (much higher EB2/EB3 ratio), but paid much less. For Chinese, there are much to learn besides work skills.
PERM is an abbreviation of Permanent Employment Certification. Category EB2 type visa is issued to applicants holding advanced skills or graduate degrees, while EB3 for normal workers.
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